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Borussia Dortmund's Financial Performance in Q1 2026/2027

Borussia Dortmund has recently unveiled its preliminary financial figures for the first quarter of the 2026/2027 fiscal year, showcasing a modest uptick of consolidated revenue amidst various operational challenges. The club reported total revenue of EUR 107.4 million, a slight increase from the previous year’s earnings of EUR 107.0 million. This stability in revenue is noteworthy, particularly as the prior year had benefited from a one-time income of roughly EUR 11.2 million linked to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Despite maintaining positive revenue growth, Borussia Dortmund has reaffirmed its net profit forecast for the fiscal year, projecting earnings between EUR 0 million and EUR 10 million. This cautious outlook comes primarily due to a significant dip in net transfer income, which was EUR 33.0 million higher during the same period last year.

Key Financial Highlights

In analyzing the club's financial metrics:

• - Consolidated net profit for the quarter stood at EUR 11.9 million, a decrease from EUR 22.9 million in the prior year, reflecting a EUR 11.0 million drop.
• - Earnings Before Tax (EBT) registered at EUR 14.0 million, compared to EUR 25.6 million a year earlier.
• - Consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) was reported at EUR 40.4 million, down from EUR 54.3 million.

Revenue Composition:
The revenue breakdown paints an interesting picture:

• - Match operations contributed EUR 8.0 million, up from EUR 4.9 million in the previous year.
• - Advertising income increased to EUR 41.1 million compared to EUR 36.6 million last year.
• - However, revenue from TV marketing decreased to EUR 37.3 million, down from EUR 47.7 million in the prior-year quarter.
• - Merchandising income was slightly lower at EUR 8.1 million compared to EUR 8.9 million, while the income from conferences, catering, and miscellaneous sources rose to EUR 12.9 million from EUR 8.9 million.

Borussia Dortmund’s total consolidated operating proceeds for the quarter, combining revenue and gross transfer income, amounted to EUR 141.1 million, a significant decrease from EUR 175.3 million a year earlier. The sharp decline in net transfer income is notable, with figures dropping to EUR 19.9 million from the previous year's EUR 52.9 million.

Cost Management and Expenses

On the expense side, Borussia Dortmund did manage to reduce its personnel costs by EUR 13.4 million, bringing it down to EUR 52.7 million from EUR 66.1 million the previous year. Additionally, depreciation, amortization, and write-downs decreased by EUR 3.5 million and other operating expenses reduced by EUR 3.6 million over the same time period.

The consolidated financial result showed a decline, recording a loss of EUR 2.1 million, down from EUR -0.9 million in last year's quarter. The net tax expense decreased slightly to EUR 2.1 million, compared to EUR 2.6 million in the prior year.

Future Outlook

The details provided above are calculated in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), offering a comprehensive snapshot of Borussia Dortmund's financial health as they navigate through a complex sporting and economic landscape. For a complete view of the Q1 2026/2027 financial report, fans can access the full document slated for release on November 12, 2026, at Borussia Dortmund's official site.

In conclusion, while Borussia Dortmund's revenue has shown slight growth, the decline in net profit and other financial indicators requires close monitoring as the season progresses. The club's performance over the coming quarters will be critical in achieving the projected financial goals for the year.